Carolyn Sue Nehl, 71, of Union Mills, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at her home.

Carolyn was born on December 23, 1954, in La Porte, IN, to Kenneth Paul and Virginia (Howard) Stout.

On June 9, 1973, she married Donald Nehl who preceded her in death.

Surviving Carolyn are her 3 sons, Jeffrey R. (Stephanie) Nehl of Union Mills, Tobey A. (Traci) Nehl of Union Mills, and Brian S. (Heather) Nehl of Union Mills; 11 grandchildren, Devin Price, Stephen (Cheyenne) Price, Tyler (Emma) Nehl, Eleni (Jake) Maxey, Mackenzie (Jorden Forney) Nehl, Carly Nehl, Dani Nehl, Dalton (Haley) Peaks, Clayton Keehn, Preston Nehl, and Emma Nehl; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Connor and Myles Price, Karsyn Nehl, new baby Maxey on the way, and Brynlee Peaks; sisters, Becky Stout and Loretta Ake; brothers, Brad Stout and P. R. Stout; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Nehl; mother, Virginia Stout; father, Kenneth Paul Stout; 2 grandsons; sister, Barb Stout; brothers, Randolph Stout and Blake E. Stout; 1 niece; and 2 nephews.

Carolyn was a secretary for many years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, shopping, and driving around in her golf cart. Most importantly, Carolyn loved time with her family and dog, Honey.

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the American Legion, Post 295, Union Mills, IN

In lieu of flowers, family requests any memorial donations be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707.

Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlercares.com.